This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

番茶

Reading

Kana: ばんちゃ
Romaji: bancha
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

coarse tea

See also: 玉露 煎茶

Kanji

Readings: バン、 つが.い
Meanings: turn, number in a series
Readings: チャ、 サ
Meaning: tea

Example Sentence

(もの)には時節(じせつ)番茶(ばんちゃ)出花(でばな)
➥There is a time for all things.
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